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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.80, 4,910.72 and 808.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.80, 4,910.72 and 808.67 is: 1,213.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.80 : 4,910.72 = 808.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.80/4,910.72 = 808.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.80x = 4,910.72 × 808.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.80x = 3,971,147.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,147.90/3,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.01

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